G#dim chord
G-sharp diminished, also written Abdim. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G#
- 1
- B
- b3
- D
- b5
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
The diminished fifth adds tension that wants to move somewhere.
How to play G#dim
- triad (shape 1)
- x-11-12-13-12-x
- triad (shape 2)
- 4564xx
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with G#dim
G#dim uses only notes from F# minor and A major. It sounds most at home in F# minor.